Recipes for a Vegan Cinco de Mayo

Gluten-Free Cinco de Mayo, Baby

In the spirit of fiesta, I thought I would gather some of my favorite New Mexican inspired vegan recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Because if you're looking for a carnitas recipe, or how to stuff a spicy beef burrito, there are food blogs galore that feature carne autentico.

But if you're a vegetarian or a gluten-free vegan, have I got some recipes for you, Babycakes.

My favorite Mexican comfort food (and party food) are these Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas. You can sprinkle vegan cheese on the top or just skip it entirely (we don't miss the cheese). If you're lucky enough to have access to roasted green chiles (past season now, but some stores carry Autumn Roasted Green Chiles by Bueno foods- look in the frozen section) try making this vegan Roasted Green Chile Sauce. Spoon it on enchiladas, polenta, or even simple rice and beans.